About this tour
Explore Durham's thousand-year history through a self-guided audio walk, downloadable to your phone and playable offline. The tour traces how monks fleeing Viking raids carried a saint's remains to a hilltop, sparking an entire city's growth. You'll discover medieval bishops who minted coins and commanded armies, encounter tales of England's boldest Tower of London escapee, and visit the cathedral still housing those ancient bones. Move at your own rhythm—pause for a pint, backtrack, or skip sections entirely. Over 20,000 travellers have completed this tour; it comes with a full refund guarantee.
Highlights
- Self-guided audio—listen offline, anytime, on your terms
- Cathedral access included; 1,000-year-old saint's shrine inside
- Medieval bishops' political power and coin-minting operations revealed
- Famous escape artist and serial killer histories uncovered
- River walk beneath ancient oaks with interactive in-app map
- Audio plus written guide with identification photos at each stop
- Lifetime access on iOS and Android; replayable indefinitely
What to expect
Download the tour to your smartphone before you arrive (it functions entirely offline once loaded). The walk takes 2–3 hours depending on how long you linger. You'll navigate using the app's interactive map, moving between numbered stops across Durham's compact centre. At each location, audio narration fills in the layers—architectural details, historical figures, the geopolitical tensions that shaped the region. The route descends towards the riverside, offering glimpses of medieval fortifications and natural scenery, then concludes at the cathedral. The cathedral itself is freely accessible as part of this tour; the treasury (additional fee) is optional. The path suits all fitness levels and is fully wheelchair accessible.
Good to know
Cathedral treasury entry costs £8 per person; Durham Castle entry is £7.50 (both separate). Once downloaded, the tour works without internet—ideal for avoiding roaming charges. You have one year's access to replay it as often as you wish. Public transport nearby; all surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Full refund available if unsatisfied.
Frequently asked
- How long does Durham Monks, Miners and cathedral secrets tour with mobile app take?
- Durham Monks, Miners and cathedral secrets tour with mobile app runs for approximately 2 hours – 3 hours.
- How much does Durham Monks, Miners and cathedral secrets tour with mobile app cost?
- Prices start from AUD $7 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Durham Monks, Miners and cathedral secrets tour with mobile app run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Durham Monks, Miners and cathedral secrets tour with mobile app?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.